I recently wrote an article for the Herbal Academy blog all about a lesser-known but quite useful herb, Queen Anne's lace. In the article, I share how to properly identify Queen Anne's lace from her, sometimes deadly, look-a-likes, some fun folklore surrounding the herb, how it can be used for wellness purposes, and ...
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Herb Folk: Chamomile Herb Study Recap
Hello, friends! Today I thought I'd share a quick recap of this past month's Chamomile Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of chamomile. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different chamomile ...
Herb Folk: Nettle Herb Study Recap
Hello, friends! Today I thought I'd share a quick recap of this past month's Nettle Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of nettle. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different nettle preparations as ...
Herbal Callings: What Kind of Herbalist Are You?
Are you a white, gray, or brown? If you’re familiar with Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings series, you’ll know I’m referring to the various rankings of the wizards mentioned throughout the books. When it comes to the herbalist, various terms are often used to describe a person who uses food, plants, or fungi for wellness ...
3 of the Best Ways To Simplify Your Herbal Studies
Herbalism is sometimes referred to as “the people’s medicine,” but what does that mean exactly? It means that learning about and using herbs is easy enough for the average person to grasp—yes, even the person with no medical or science background! It means that you—yes, YOU—can be empowered to take charge of ...
